“You will hear from me this summer because I’m going to ask you to go back again this November,” Cordes said to the commissioners.

The education was definitely there, Cordes said, and the more the county gets the word out, the momentum will continue and the levy will pass.

Bev Beidleman, chairperson of the transit committee, said that they did have to do things quickly, but supporters will not stop.

“We’re going to keep on fighting,” she said. “Lorain County is going to have good transit one of these days.”

County Commissioner Tom Williams, who was not in favor of either levy, stressed that he understands there is a need for transit, but wants to focus regionally to identify who actually wants transit. He said that Lorain, Elyria and Oberlin are some of the communities that would benefit from it.

Cordes cited poor timing for the crime lab levy failure.

After the issue was placed on the ballot, it was learned that items including a gun and drugs were missing from the lab.

“There’s no shame in defeat, there’s only shame in quitting,” Cordes told the commissioners.

About the Author

Kaylee is the Avon-Avon Lake reporter, but you can catch her covering different stories across the county. She is a Kent State University alumna who enjoys family, friends and everything Cleveland. Reach the author at kremington@morningjournal.com
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